Newport Drive, Alcester
House prices, sold prices and local information for B49 5BL, B49 5BJ.
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At a glance
30 property sales on Newport Drive, Alcester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £380,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £290,545. Average sale prices rose from £219,667 in 2016 to £357,500 in 2026 (+63%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 6% above the Alcester average of £357,801 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 70% semi-detached, 27% detached, 3% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Newport Drive range from £195,000 to £542,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 45 streets in Alcester with at least two sales in the last year, Newport Drive ranks 14th for average price.
House prices on Newport Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all B49 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 31 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 21 | £290,545 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Detached | 8 | £402,813 | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £275,000 | 30 Jun 2023 |
Sold prices on Newport Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 2 Mar 2026 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 4 Feb 2026 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 16 Dec 2025 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 17 Jun 2025 | £10,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 32, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 17 Jun 2025 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 20 Mar 2025 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 13 Feb 2025 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 28 Nov 2024 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Newport Drive B49 5BJ | 15 Nov 2024 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 62, Newport Drive B49 5BJ | 26 Apr 2024 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 1 Feb 2024 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 30 Jun 2023 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 28 Jun 2023 | £542,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 26 May 2023 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 30 Jul 2021 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 12 Feb 2021 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 7 Dec 2020 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 9 Oct 2020 | £267,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Newport Drive B49 5BJ | 14 Aug 2020 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 12 Mar 2020 | £259,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 17 Jan 2020 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 15 Nov 2019 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 30 Aug 2019 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 15 Mar 2019 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 1 Feb 2019 | £227,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 4 Jan 2019 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 61, Newport Drive B49 5BJ | 20 Jul 2018 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Newport Drive B49 5BJ | 27 Jan 2017 | £232,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 30 Sep 2016 | £239,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 15 Apr 2016 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Newport Drive B49 5BL | 18 Jan 2016 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Newport Drive | £255,000 (Nov 2019) → £380,000 (Mar 2026) | +49% over 6 yrs |
| 9, Newport Drive | £195,000 (Jan 2016) → £340,000 (Nov 2024) | +74% over 9 yrs |
| 2, Newport Drive | £440,000 (Jan 2019) → £542,500 (Jun 2023) | +23% over 4 yrs |
| 35, Newport Drive | £259,950 (Mar 2020) → £335,000 (May 2023) | +29% over 3 yrs |
| 31, Newport Drive | £225,000 (Apr 2016) → £280,000 (Dec 2020) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 55, Newport Drive | £232,500 (Jan 2017) → £265,000 (Aug 2020) | +14% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Newport Drive
Crime
75 crimes were reported within about a mile of Newport Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Newport Drive is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Arrow and River Alne Flood alert area
- Middle Avon Rugby to Bidford Flood alert area
- River Arrow and River Alne at Alcester and Oversley Mill Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Newport Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortitude School 13 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Alcester Grammar School 1,299 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School 455 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary 413 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 109 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Alcester Academy 636 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Coughton CofE Primary School 184 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Dunnington CofE Primary School 97 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Wootton Wawen station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Roman Way (Adj, Evesham Street) 2 min walk
- Roman Way (Opp, Evesham Street) 2 min walk
- Police Station (Opp, Priory Road) 4 min walk
- Police Station (Adj, Priory Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Alcester Health Centre
Fields Park Drive, Alcester · 0.8 mi - The Arrow Surgery
Fields Park Drive, Alcester · 0.8 mi - Bidford Health Centre
Stratford Road, Bidford-On-Avon, Alcester · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose Waitrose Alcester · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Alcester Kinwarton Rd Express · 0.6 mi
- Budgens Budgens - Bidford On Avon · 2.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Alcester Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Delivermymeds Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Hopkins Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 821 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,578 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 68% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 92% |
Share of homes across Stratford-on-Avon with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Newport Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Stratford-on-Avon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 95.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | Stratford-on-Avon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.8% | 56.4% |
| No religion | 38.1% | 35.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Stratford-on-Avon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.2% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Stratford-on-Avon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.5% | 39.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.1% | 16.5% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Stratford-on-Avon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 49.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Stratford-on-Avon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.3% | 37.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.5% | 36% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 15.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.5% | 11.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Stratford-on-Avon.
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